Government briefs: Independence, Ft. Mitchell, Lakeside Park, Park Hills, Kenton County, Florence, Taylor Mill

By Trisha Scheyer NKyTribune reporter INDEPENDENCE There is a new dog in the city of Independence. The city’s first police dog, Jocko, was officially retired at the Monday night meeting, and council passed a resolution surplussing the animal so that he can go home with his handler, Sergeant Josh Salyers forever. A small stipend to…